Grand Tasman

Day 1  Launceston  
Welcome to Tasmania. On arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Launceston. Enjoy a picturesque journey following the curves of the Tamar River on your way to today’s Insider Experiences. Back at your hotel this evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner.

Day 2  Launceston to Bicheno
Drive through northern Tasmania's wine-producing area en route to an Insider Experience. Continue on to the seaside town of Bicheno, where you may like to see the fairy or little penguins.

Day 3  Bicheno to Port Arthur
Home to pristine beaches, rugged landscapes and granite peaks, Freycinet is a place of breathtaking natural beauty. Explore the park and take in the stunning surrounds. Continue south to the seaside town of Orford and enjoy dinner overlooking Spring Bay.     

Day 4  Port Arthur to Hobart
This morning, travel south to Richmond, home to the historic Richmond Bridge. Built by convicts in the 1820s, it is Australia's oldest bridge. On the way to Port Arthur, see how nature and time have created spectacular rock formations such as the Tessellated Pavement and Tasman Arch. At the Port Arthur Historic Site, join a cruise around the Isle of the Dead and hear haunting stories about the convicts buried there. Later, travel to Hobart. This small capital city sure packs a punch with an endless supply of dining, cultural and nature-based experiences available.

Day 5  Hobart
A fantastic array of art, handicrafts, food and oddities awaits you today at the Salamanca Market. Housing over 300 stalls, the market has plenty of goods on offer, from tantalising Tasmanian gin to hand-crafted jewellery. Enjoy your afternoon and evening at leisure.

Day 6  Hobart to Strahan      
Russell Falls is a jewel in the crown of Mt Field National Park. After a short walk to see the falls, marvel at the pristine shores of Lake St Clair. Travel by coach to the town of Strahan and enjoy a buffet dinner at View 42º Restaurant & Bar this evening.

Day 7  Strahan to Cradle Mountain NP      
Begin your day with an Insider Experience. Rejoin your coach and journey through stirring landscapes bound for Cradle Mountain.

Day 8  Cradle Mountain NP to Smithton      
Take in the serenity of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. From the ancient rainforest covered in a blanket of moss, to the deep river gorges and snow-covered mountain peaks, the park is world-renowned for its diverse and awe-inspiring landscapes. Visit Waldheim Chalet and stand on the shores of Dove Lake. Then, travel via Sheffield to Stanley, set in the shadow of The Nut.

Day 9  Smithton to Launceston    
Following an Insider Experience, journey to Deloraine, then continue to Launceston, for a Farewell Dinner and Drink.

Day 10  Launceston    
Visit Cataract Gorge, a unique natural formation only a stone's throw from Launceston. The natural history of the gorge, along the South Esk River, stretches back tens of millions of years. Your holiday comes to an end with a transfer to the airport.